The effect of Ramadan fasting on nasal mucociliary activity and peak nasal inspiratory flow.

Dogan ÇakanH Baki YılmazMuhammed Gazi YıldızYetkin Zeki YılmazSemih Uşaklıoğlu

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2022)

The present study showed that RF leads to MCT prolongation and PNIF increase. Ramadan fasting causes deterioration in nasal airway defense and improvement in nasal respiration.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
blood glucose
insulin resistance
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
drug induced
weight loss